Lactate

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈlæk.teɪt/
• UK IPA: /lækˈteɪt/
• US IPA: /ˈlæk.teɪt/

Origin

From Latin lactātus, perfect passive participle of lactō ("contain milk, give suck"), from lac ("milk"), cognate to Ancient Greek γάλα (gala, "milk").

Full definition of lactate

Verb

1. (intransitive) To secrete or produce milk

Noun

1. (chemistry) Any salt or ester of lactic acid

Derived terms

• lactation

Related terms

• lactic